CSRT - Answers -California society radiologic technologist
-has a relationship with CDPH-RHB
(-provide career support)
cathode - Answers negatively charged side of the xray tube (Ch2)
wire assembley - Answers consists of amerage and voltage supply (connected to the
transformer [rectifier]) (Ch2)
voltage wire - Answers controls KVp (penetrating power of the x-rays) (Ch2)
anode - Answers positively charged side of the xray tube also serves as a target (ch2)
filament - Answers made of tungsten source and electrons (ch2)
focusing cup - Answers found on the cathode side of the tube and is adjustable (ch2)
rotor - Answers only "non-stationary" part of the tube (ch2)
stator - Answers only part OUTSIDE the glass envelope (ch2)
anode target (99% HEAT) - Answers embedded with copper to dissipate heat
(-Serves as a positive electrode -Made of Tungsten)
beam of photons - Answers consists of Brems and Characteristic xrays (ch2)
potential difference - Answers Low mA high KVp
Glass Envelope (pyrex/silicon borate/ Borosilicate) - Answers Must be degassed (vacuumed &
sealed)
Title 17 - Answers california state regulations that govern radiation education standards (your
profession) (ch4)
ASRT - Answers -worlds largest association for imaging
-American Society Radiologic Technologist (ch4)
Registry - Answers a listing of individuals holding a particular certification
RHB - Answers -The Branch enforces the laws and regulations indicated below designed to
protect the public, radiation workers, and the environment.
-Radiologic health branch
, AHRA - Answers -represent management at all levels of hospital imaging departments
-Association of Medical Imaging management
CRA - Answers -the only professional credential tailored specifically for imaging administrators
-certified radiology administrator
Psychomotor - Answers Behaviors involving physical action
Cognitive - Answers various levels of thought
Objective - Answers Concise description of an observable behavior to be achieved.
Transfer of Learning - Answers Prior learning affecting new learning or performance.
In an x-ray tube, the target is also called the Anode. - Answers True
When electrons strike the target, about 99% of the energy produced is light. - Answers False
(heat)
mA controls the quantity of boiled off electrons. - Answers True
Us Beam refers to X-rays exiting the Window of an x-ray tube. - Answers True
The LACC radiologic Technology program requires a two-year full time commitment. - Answers
True
Useful Beam refers to X-rays exiting the Window of an x-ray tube - Answers True
An x-ray tube is very efficient in its production of radiation. - Answers False (inefficient because
of scatter)
The ARRT & JRCERT mandate that students must complete at least 1350 hours of
supervised clinical training. - Answers False (1850)
The purpose of the ARDMS is to examine and certify eligible candidates in radiation
dosimetry. - Answers False
It is very difficult for radiologic technologists to relocate for employment from state to state. -
Answers False (very easy)
1KV=100 volt - Answers False ( 1000 volts)
JRCERT Accreditation helps ensure students are able to work in some states but not all. -
Answers False (Eligibility in all 50 states)